Your electric meter

There are several different types of meters on the system:

FIVE-DIGIT METER: This is the most common type of residential meter. The right digit on the meter may or may not be a stationary zero. Read the meter from left to right, reporting all five digits as they appear on the meter, including the stationary zero.

FOUR-DIGIT METER: This type of meter is typically found on current transformer (CT) poles. If you have this type of meter, the left block of the meter reporting section of your bill will have an "X" printed in it. That leaves four remaining blocks in which to enter the reading. Read the meter from left to right, reporting the four digits as they appear on the meter.

More information and support is available if you have a time-of-day meter.

AUTOMATED METER: An automated meter sends readings electronically over the power lines to an Adams Electric substation. The readings are then relayed by microwave signal to the co-op’s headquarters in Gettysburg and automatically recorded.

Automated meters have been installed in upper Franklin and lower Cumberland counties. Plans call for all Adams Electric accounts to have automated meters by 2009. Until they are notified that their meters have been activated, members must continue to read their meters and report those readings each month.

How to submit your meter reading(s)

• By E-bill: If you are signed up for E-bill, the co-op's bill view/payment service, you can report your meter reading(s) even if you are not using it to pay or view your bill. On the E-bill site click on "Enter Meter Readings" on the left side of the screen. Fill in the "New Reading" box and hit "Submit New Readings." To sign up for E-bill, visit the site and click on "Click here to sign up for online account access." You will need to enter your account number, last name and email address, plus create a password.
• By the Internet: Complete this convenient online form to report your meter reading(s) to the cooperative.
• By phone: Call Adams Electric toll-free at 1-888-232-6732 at any time to report your reading(s).
• By email: Send your full name, phone number and your reading(s) to meterread@adamsec.coop.

By 2009, all members will have the convenience of automated meter reading. Learn more.